Thumbelina
Interesting Facts
- Thumbelina was born from a flower that grew from a magical seed given to an old woman by a fairy.
- The main character was so small that she could sleep in a walnut shell and float on a lily petal.
- Thumbelina experienced many adventures, including being kidnapped by a toad who wanted to marry her off to her son.
- She also met a May Beetle who was initially charmed by her beauty but later abandoned her due to pressure from other beetles.
- Thumbelina found refuge with a field mouse who wanted to marry her off to a wealthy mole living underground.
- Eventually, Thumbelina saved a swallow, which helped her escape from an unwanted marriage and carried her to the land of the elves.
- In the land of the elves, Thumbelina met the elf king, who was her size, and they married.
Date of publication: 28 June 2024
Updated: 14 November 2026
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Genre: Children's literature
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